Bywater Surf Blog

Wooden surfboards have a timeless appeal and are sure to stand out in a line up of foam boards. People are drawn to the look and feel of wooden surfboards for many different reasons, whether it be trying something new,...
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Goodbye summer, goodbye autumn, hello winter. While it may not be everyone’s favourite season, we try to embrace the cooler vibes (and less sweat). Winter is known for better swells, so it’s time to dust off the cobwebs on your...
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Beat the winter blues with us and make an epic wooden surfboard on our upcoming July workshop.  A fantastic EOFY treat, our next board making sesh is happening on 18th to 21st July (Thu-Sun) with only 2 spots left.  This...
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Resin coating is the 'cherry on the cake' to wooden surfboard making. A meticulous process that really completes the journey of handcrafted surfboards.  On our 4 day course, resin coating the finished wooden surfboards aren’t included but can be done...
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Ribs, rails, skins, blocks, vents  - what's all this and how does it make a surfboard? The Bywater Surf hollow wooden surfboards are a clever masterpiece and a testament to the saying 'the whole is greater than the sum of...
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